Astroite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astroite is a noun meaning (obsolete) A radiated fossil or stone; a starstone.
Meaning
(obsolete) A radiated fossil or stone; a starstone.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A species of petrified madrepore, often found in calcareous stones.
- (obsolete) A star-shaped echinoderm or marine organism.
Example Sentences
The true Aſtroites, vvhich in the ſun-ſhine throvvs out a briſk light radiating from one certain point, belongs to the claſs of Pellucids.
Word Forms
- astroites
- astroit
Synonyms for astroite
Depending on context, synonyms include astrion, astrite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include starstone, roestone, uranolite, achondrite, corestone, ostracite.
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